Akubra Campdraft

[carldelo]

Damn

I finally read this complete thread as I am putting together an order at EA and am trying to decide between adding Campdraft in taupe fawn vs. silverbelly to my order. Now I see there's a glen gray available at HD - this isn't helping me make up my mind for some reason, guys....

 

[BobC]

I finally read this complete thread as I am putting together an order at EA and am trying to decide between adding Campdraft in taupe fawn vs. silverbelly to my order. Now I see there's a glen gray available at HD - this isn't helping me make up my mind for some reason, guys....

There's also a mid-brown. The shipping on two isn't much more than it is for one, and you're going to love the Campdraft. Some people here have all the colors, they love them so much.

 

[indycop]

I finally read this complete thread as I am putting together an order at EA and am trying to decide between adding Campdraft in taupe fawn vs. silverbelly to my order. Now I see there's a glen gray available at HD - this isn't helping me make up my mind for some reason, guys....

Order 2 from EA and get one from HD for the wait! lol

 

[carldelo]

There's also a mid-brown. The shipping on two isn't much more than it is for one, and you're going to love the Campdraft. Some people here have all the colors, they love them so much.

Order 2 from EA and get one from HD for the wait! lol

Yes, yes, you guys are high-LARRY-us --- obviously, I'll be SAVING money by ordering a Campdraft in every available color at the same time --- wait, I've got to put more ice in my Kool-Aid, it's getting warm and tastes funny....

 

[indycop]

Yes, yes, you guys are high-LARRY-us --- obviously, I'll be SAVING money by ordering a Campdraft in every available color at the same time --- wait, I've got to put more ice in my Kool-Aid, it's getting warm and tastes funny....

Pay me now or pay me laterlol Once you get one you will want another and another...:eusa_doh:

 

[carldelo]

Pay me now or pay me laterlol Once you get one you will want another and another...:eusa_doh:

I hope that's true - I've never had a high-crown hat that looked right on me, so this is experimental. I figure it's less expensive to try a low-cost Campdraft and see how it goes - if I don't like it, it can always go to a fellow lounger at a discount. I'm about 90% set on taupe fawn, as I don't have that color yet. If it looks good, there's a ltd. edition high-crown VS in silverbelly that looks awfully sweet...

 

[Mr. Paladin]

I had e-mailed HD in response to Carter's lead back in November/December asking for the Campdraft to be made in a grey color. I saw the recent post regarding the fulfillment of that endeavor and placed my order for the glen grey Campdraft today. Not sure about that thin ribbon non-western look though........-- --

 

[gtdean48]

Mr. P, It's an open crown so you can crease it western as you like. You know, all of the TV Westerns, Wagon Train, Rawhide, Gunsmoke, etc. had lots of teardrop creases in their hats....

 

[JohnnyB53]

Mr. P, It's an open crown so you can crease it western as you like. You know, all of the TV Westerns, Wagon Train, Rawhide, Gunsmoke, etc. had lots of teardrop creases in their hats....

Not to mention the KING OF THE COWBOYS!

He liked the teardrop telescope so much he did it twice. That ought to tame the height of a crown.

 

[gtdean48]

That took some time, no doubt. Makes my fingers hurt looking at it!

 

[RBH]

That took some time, no doubt. Makes my fingers hurt looking at it!

Tom, it would take three Sam Adams and two chciken salad sam'wichs to get that crease down!

 

[gtdean48]

Tom, it would take three Sam Adams and two chciken salad sam'wichs to get that crease down!

I'm thinking a whole 6 pack & a tuna salad too, at least Rusty! [huh]

 

[D.W. Suratt]

Just got finished ordering a silverbelly from hatsdirect. I had been wanting either this or the Open Road, and had been waiting to see if the silverbelly would ever be restocked. When I noticed they had them again I decided to go for it. I will probably crease it like the Open Road as that is what I wanted but for the price and quality I couldn't turn it down. I just hope I can get the shape right. I never have been quite happy with my Akubra Advetnurer (shape not the hat), the the only other open crown I've owned.

 

[D.W. Suratt]

Question for those who have ordered from hatsdirect. I checked my bank today and they charged my card for the Campdraft I ordered last night. Does this mean it's been shipped? I didn't receive an e-mail saying it had shipped, but the original e-mail stated my card would not be charged until it shipped.

 

[indycop]

I think I always get the it's on the stretcher and will be shipped next post. I can't recall getting an official it's on it's way from them.

 

[CRH]

...I just hope I can get the shape right. I never have been quite happy with my Akubra Advetnurer (shape not the hat), the the only other open crown I've owned.

I've been fondling a Tauny Campdraft for a few days now. Don't worry and don't worry about water or steam. This thing molds like clay and holds it except for any dome work that could use a little steam.

If you aren't satisfied then just punch it out and start over. It become easier after each punch out.

 

[D.W. Suratt]

I sure hope it's shipped, That would be great. How does the color of the Akubra compare to the Stetson?

 

[Mr. Paladin]

DW, when I ordered my FED IV it was not charged to my card until it was shipped. I'll bet its on the way!

 

[D.W. Suratt]

I think I always get the it's on the stretcher and will be shipped next post. I can't recall getting an official it's on it's way from them.

I got this e-mail last night. I can't wait to get it. I've decided to take it to the local western store for shaping. Although I may try a dry bash first to see how it turns out.

 

[gtdean48]

Watch out DW, those western shapers will try to stick a horsehair band around it with a big turkey feather if you don't watch 'em.
Looking forward to the pictures...